2019 $1 Diwali Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2019 $1 Diwali Coin & Stamp Cover PNCThe Perth Mint and Australia Post have released this stunning Diwali  stamp and coin cover to celebrate Diwali.The ancient Hindu 'festival of lights', Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddists around the world in October or November each year. During this five-day period, festival goers take part in puja (prayers), often kneeling before Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity to seek her divine blessing.Issued as Tuvalu legal tender, the uncirculated alumunium coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.The reverse of the coin features a coloured representation of Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower, a traditional symbol of enlightenment and purity, against a decorated panel. The goddess holds lotus flowers and is dropping coins from one of her four palms into a bowl at her feet. The inscription 'happy diwali' and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark are included in the design.The coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2019 year-date and the monetary denomination.The card includes a circular window revealing the obverse and reverse of the coin.Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $1.00 stamp, postmarked First Day of Issue along with Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.Postmarked First Day of Issue 23 July 2018 - Melbourne VIC 3000Denomination :         $1 (TVD)Quality :                   UncirculatedMetal :                     Aluminium BronzeWeight :                   13.50 gmsDiameter :                30.60 mmMintage :                  5,000Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity